Fox Hunting Dogs
Fox hunting can be a very exciting and entertaining adventure for all hunting enthusiasts. Using a dog for this type of hunt will greatly improve your overall hunting efficiency that is why choosing the most suitable fox hunting dog is very important. We offer you a list of 6 dogs which hunters use for fox hunting:
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American Foxhound - Similar with the English Foxhound, the American Foxhound was created by its breeders to be taller and lighter, to have a keener sense of smell and also to be faster during chases. The dog has long front legs which are very straight boned. The dog’s head is long with a large skull. Eyes are either brown or hazel with a very sweet and imploring expression. Ears are wide and flat to the head. The dog carries its tail cheerfully; the coat is short and hard and it can come in any color.Read more about the American Foxhoun here
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English Foxhound - The English Foxhound is an elegant hound with a wide skull and a long muzzle. It has a long neck and very strong hindquarters. The dog has large brown eyes that have a very sweet and gentle expression. The dog’s ears lay flat to the head. It has literally straight legs with round cat-like feet. Regarding the coat, it is short and easy to broom and it comes in tri-color ( black, white & tan ) or in some cases bi-color.Read more about the English Foxhound here
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Harrier - The Harrier has round ears which are pendant; its eyes are hazel or in most cases, brown. The Harrier has a wide and black colored nose. The Harrier’s feet are tight and cat-like. In comparison with the Foxhound, the Harrier is more playful and outgoing. The dog is known to be very good with children being a very cheerful and tolerant dog. The Harrier’s feet are tight and cat-like. In comparison with the Foxhound, the Harrier is more playful and outgoing. The dog is known to be very good with children being a very cheerful and tolerant dog.Read more about the Harrier here
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Miniature Fox Terrier - The Miniature Fox Terrier is a very loyal and active dog, also known to be very inquisitive and fearless. These dogs have a dual personality: the next second they get suspicious they turn instantly into a fearless watchdog, a tenacious varmint killer and intrepid hunter. In the rest of the time, this dog is calm, a real demure and pampered lapdog. These dogs are very good with children but also other dogs. They come in three color combinations: black & white, tan & white and black & white & tan. Just like all other Terriers, this dog can’t distinguish between pet rodents and vermin and it is advisable to not let them alone with these animals.Read more about the Miniature Fox Terrier here
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Smooth Fox Terrier - The Smooth Fox Terrier is “equipped” with many attack weapons like: well-developed teeth, very strong jaws, physical strength and courage. The dog is very well built concentrating a lot of strength in a small space. The dog is known to be one of the most energetic and courageous dogs from the Terrier family, also known for the fact that they are very good with children. A very cheerful and brave dog, good at learning new tricks. The Smooth Fox Terrier was officially recognized in 1876. The Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wirehaired are in many cases regarded as a single breed, although these two breeds were separated in the United States in 1984.Read more about the Smooth Fox Terrier here
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Wirehaired Fox Terrier - The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is an energetic and bold Terrier which is known to be very good with children but are known to bite from time to time. This is one of the most aggressive breeds and are always looking to pick a fight with other dogs ( even large-sized dogs ); basically, these dogs aren’t very good with other pets. Like the Smooth Fox Terrier, these dogs will hunt other none K-9 animals like birds. They were developed by crossing the ancient Dachshunds, English Hound, Foxhound and the Beagle. The Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wirehaired are in many cases regarded as a single breed, although these two breeds were separated in the United States in 1984.Read more about the Wirehaired Fox Terrier here
